We even ran ours on manure based biomethane.
Steve Spence
Renewable energy and self sufficiency
http://www.green-trust.org
http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com/
On 11/03/2010 05:43 PM, W. Steeves wrote:
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> There are tri-fuel conversion kits for most generators and quite a few
> available for the hondas. Allows these generators to run on gas, lp or
> cng, google it and sources will come up.
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> On Nov 3, 2010, at 3:22 PM, "Capt. Mike" <biankablog@verizon.net
> <mailto:biankablog@verizon.net>> wrote:
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>> I think I read recently of someone who converted a Honda generator to
>> propane. They calculated a 20lb propane tank equals about six gallons
>> of gasoline. They also bought a spare carb so they could covert the
>> Honda back to gas easily. IMO gas is much easier to come by when
>> cruising (especially in remote areas) something you might want to
>> consider in future trips with you boat.
>>
>>
>> Sent from on board BIANKA
>> http://biankablog.blogspot.com
>>
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>> *Sender: * electricboats@yahoogroups.com
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>> *Date: *Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:10:25 +0000
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>> *Subject: *[Electric Boats] Re: Advice on repowering a Cal 29
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>>
>> Thanks for the responses.
>>
>> I will check out the Honda option, any chance of getting that to run
>> on propane? Anyone know the pros and cons of propane vs gas for this
>> application?
>>
>> The air cooled Hatz is intriguing, I will look at it with an eye to
>> ensuring adequate ventilation.
>>
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